Cultivation: Starting from a Fighting Cock

Chapter 71 Detecting Spiritual Roots
The Cui father and daughter were so frightened that they dared not move.

Ji Cheng and Da Huang didn't understand what the little rabbit was squeaking about either.

It seems that its way of communicating with Fairy Su is different from that of Ji Cheng's rhubarb.

Fairy Su understood, her eyes lit up, and she stepped forward, saying, "Please, both of you, move aside for a chat."

Knowing that this person was the Fairy of the Su family, the Cui father and daughter followed her to the front of the Zhao residence, with no one else by their side.

Fairy Su summoned the Azure Flame Rabbit back and said, "Little Azure's senses have always been exceptionally sharp. It did this because it sensed that Miss Cui possesses a spiritual root."

Upon hearing this, the Cui father and daughter were shocked, their eyes filled with disbelief.

"However, since I do not have any means to identify spiritual roots, I dare not speak too absolutely. I can write a letter and ask my sect to send a senior brother to test Miss Cui's spiritual roots. If it is found that Miss Cui is indeed a person with spiritual roots, then that senior brother can guide Miss Cui to become a disciple of the Three Immortals Cave."

Although the Azure Flame Rabbit's perception is accurate, the procedure of testing spiritual roots still needs to be followed.

A letter was written, and within three days, the senior brother from the Three Immortals Cave would arrive in Wuzhen.

Su Xianzi's intention in calling the two aside was simple: she knew that the Cui family and the Zhao family had a marriage agreement, and the wedding date was approaching.

Now that Cui Xiangxue possesses spiritual roots, she will embark on the path of cultivation in the future. There is a difference between immortals and mortals. As for whether or not she should marry Zhao Kun, it is up to the Cui family to decide for themselves.

Fairy Su left with the Green Bamboo Gang warriors.

Cui Sheng entered the Zhao residence with a heavy heart, without telling the Zhao family about his daughter's spiritual roots.

……

at night.

When the Azure Flame Rabbit met Ji Cheng's Big Yellow, it squeaked and exclaimed in surprise how close it had been during the day, saying it had almost scared to death.

What the little rabbit and the big yellow were most curious about was how Ji Cheng was able to dodge the blind Taoist's demon-revealing mirror.
Ji Cheng stated that he possessed a technique to conceal his aura, making it impossible for anyone to discern his identity as a demon beast.

"Wang Wang!"

Big Yellow cried out excitedly; it really wanted to learn this skill.

Ji Cheng smiled and said, "I can't teach you that."

This is his "Heavenly Chicken Must Not Be Revealed," how can he teach Dahuang?

Afterwards, Ji Cheng also asked the little rabbit what Fairy Su had talked about with the Cui father and daughter during the day.

The little rabbit truthfully informed the Cui family's daughter that she possessed spiritual roots.

"So Cui Xiangxue actually possesses spiritual roots, and it's highly likely she'll become a disciple of the Three Immortals Cave?"

Ji Cheng paused, knowing that Zhao Kun and Cui Xiangxue's wedding was imminent.

But one of them has contracted a strange illness and doesn't have much time left, while the other has just learned that he possesses spiritual roots. Can this marriage still go through?
However, he quickly shook his head. Whether it succeeded or not was none of his business. He was just a chicken; why should he worry about such things?

What he should be worried about now is that Master Zhao's injuries are serious, and he may not be able to take him out for cockfighting anymore. What should he do?

In addition, what impressed him most today was the punch thrown by Kong Shen, the leader of the Green Bamboo Gang.

Without a doubt, the strongest person in Wuzhen right now is Kong Shen, who is in the late stage of the Meridian Opening Realm.

His punch, accompanied by the phantom of a white ape, contained terrifying internal energy that was devastating and could tear everything apart. Even a cultivator at the ninth level of Qi Refining would likely find it difficult to withstand.

"It seems that martial artists are not necessarily inferior to cultivators."

Ji Cheng's perception of martial artists' combat abilities has changed somewhat.

Afterwards, he took Big Yellow and Little Rabbit and met up with the Bull Demon and the Flower-Faced Fox. Then they went to the back of Python Mountain and met the Python Demon.

He then recounted the events of the day to the demons, warning them to be wary of the blind Taoist's demon-revealing mirror. As he spoke, he glanced at the bull demon.

Big Yellow barked from the side, indicating that it was almost scared to death, but luckily the blind Taoist priest never suspected it.

……

Three days later.

Master Zhao has woken up.

Just as Fairy Su said, he had lost all feeling in his body, except for his neck and head. His eating, drinking, and toileting were all taken care of by his servants.

When Master Zhao woke up, Zhao Yan carried Ji Cheng over to show him. Seeing that his precious fighting rooster was alright, Master Zhao smiled.

After that, Master Zhao became taciturn, sometimes not saying a word all day.

Clearly, he still finds it hard to accept that he has become such a useless person.

Zhao Yan took meticulous care of him every day, comforting and cheering him up. With the chicken and dog in the backyard by his side, he finally had a reason to keep living.

Ji Cheng could understand Zhao Erye's feelings. Many people's personalities change drastically after experiencing major changes, so Zhao Erye's reaction was quite normal.

At the same time, after experiencing this incident, Ji Cheng also developed a slightly different opinion of this old man.

This old man may be a bit of a rascal, but he managed to deeply move Ji Cheng at a crucial moment.

For a fighting rooster to receive the life-risking protection of Master Zhao, Ji Cheng felt that he was quite successful as a rooster.

If there's a chance in the future, we might as well get Master Zhao an elixir so that he can recover and be just like a normal person.

Cui family.

People have come to Sanxian Cave.

Su Qing introduced him as Senior Brother Chen, who was at the seventh level of Qi Refining and was in charge of testing spiritual roots and guiding disciples into the sect. She herself was the one who was guided by Senior Brother Chen to become a disciple of the Three Immortals Cave.

Senior Brother Chen is an upright and sincere person who is not pretentious at all.

He tested Cui Xiangxue's spiritual root and indeed found that she possessed a medium-to-high level spiritual root, and her talent was even greater than Su Qing's.

Senior Brother Chen immediately changed his address to Junior Sister Cui, clearly treating her as a disciple of the Three Immortals Cave.

Cui Sheng was extremely excited and urged his daughter to quickly call out to Senior Brother Chen and Senior Sister Su. This was an incredible opportunity, even better than the ancestral graves emitting auspicious smoke.

"Senior Brother Chen, Senior Sister Su."

Cui Xiangxue obediently did as she was told. She wasn't stupid; of course she knew what having spiritual roots meant.

Senior Brother Chen's joy was palpable. He said, "Junior Sister Cui, come back to the Three Immortals Cave with me tomorrow. You have good talent. If you are lucky, you may be chosen by the elders to be their disciple."

A spiritual root with above-average aptitude is hard to come by even once every few decades in the Three Immortals Cave. Senior Brother Chen and Su Qing have really struck gold this time.

"Senior Brother Chen, tomorrow is not an option. There are only five days left until my wedding with Young Master Zhao Kun. Please allow me to go to the Three Immortals Cave with you after we are married."

"Wha...what?"

Senior Brother Chen was taken aback. He glanced at Su Qing.

Su Qing sighed softly and immediately told Senior Brother Chen about Cui Xiangxue's marriage to Zhao Kun.

Cui Sheng sat to the side without saying a word. He had already discussed this matter with Cui Xiangxue, and he respected his daughter's decision.

After hearing this, Senior Brother Chen smiled and said, "Junior Sister Cui, from now on you and Zhao Kun will be separated by the mortal and immortal realms. Why be burdened by that worldly marriage agreement? I can help your Senior Sister Su to go to the Zhao family and cancel this marriage on your behalf."

Su Qing smiled and thought that anyone with normal thinking should break off the engagement with the Zhao family.

Unexpectedly, Cui Xiangxue said righteously, "Senior Brother Chen, Senior Sister Su, this marriage must not be called off! When my Cui family was down on its luck, we were grateful that Master Zhao did not look down on us and was still willing to fulfill the marriage agreement with my Cui family. My Cui family and the Zhao family have been on good terms for generations. Young Master Zhao Kun and I were betrothed since childhood. In addition, my father taught me benevolence, righteousness, propriety, wisdom and trustworthiness from a young age. How can I now look down on Young Master Zhao Kun as an ordinary mortal just because I have discovered his spiritual root and break off the engagement?"

"If Senior Brother Chen and Senior Sister Su refuse to agree, then I... would rather give up the opportunity to join the Three Immortals Cave than be an ungrateful, heartless, and untrustworthy person!"

Cui Xiangxue's resolute attitude greatly shocked Senior Brother Chen and Su Qing.

Senior Brother Chen glanced at Cui Sheng, who pondered for a while before turning his head away and saying, "That's how it should be."

Senior Brother Chen's expression turned solemn, and his gaze toward the Cui father and daughter became more respectful. He cupped his hands and said, "I admire the Cui family's traditions. Since Junior Sister Cui has made up her mind, I will come to guide you after your marriage."

Su Qing was also filled with admiration. To see such a family tradition among ordinary people, it must be that the Cui family had produced some remarkable figures in their ancestors' time.

And that was the end of it.

Senior Brother Chen then bid farewell to the group and left Wuzhen, promising to return five days later to escort Cui Xiangxue.

(End of this chapter)